Enraged and Desolidification

[Rigel]

Steve, if a character has desolidifcation, but it is turned off at the moment. He also has an "Enraged in Combat" disad as described on 5E 217. When combat breaks out, he rolls and goes enraged and begins attacking. Can he activate his Desol or would that be considered "defending himself"?

 

Thanks as always.

[Steve Long]

In general, I'd consider that "defending himself," but it may depend on the nature of the character's powers. Does have have more powerful attacks that work when he's Desolidified? If so, maybe it would be OK for him to become intangible so he can hurt the target more.